Enhance your music with the sound of the iconic Revox PR99 mkII

When it comes to the sonic magic of analog tape, we tend to think of the gigantic machines that were the backbone of professional recording studios in the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. But companies like Studer also produced more compact units that were used in recording broadcast and localization, as well as in home audiophile settings. One such machine, manufactured by Studer in the 1980s under its Revox brand, was the PR99 mkII, a variant of the company's high-end consumer B77 model with balanced I/O, a real-time tape counter, and automatic location capabilities. Now, with the IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine 99 plug-in, you can deploy the sound of this legendary 2-track recorder from the convenience of your DAW.

Go "analog"

With a hybrid design that incorporated the best of discrete and operational amplifier topologies, the PR99 mkII had an elegant, unsensationalized sound, with extremely smooth, extremely linear frequency response, and almost no trace of the typical head bump. Due to its impressive sonic performance and solid Swiss build quality, the PR99 mkII has become a fixture in professional broadcast studios and localization sound rigs. It was also a reference 2-track recorder for audiophiles who wanted to copy their beloved LPs to tape without sacrificing sound quality by using inferior-sounding cassettes. The Tape Machine 99 recreates the complex interplay of this iconic recorder to deliver pristine vintage analog sound, down to the finest detail.

Drill, glue and polish

Analog recorders are much appreciated even (and perhaps even more so) in the digital age for the unique warmth, punch and sonic character they convey. And in fact, professional studios often run their digital mixes through an analog tape generation to increase their weight and cohesion. IK Multimedia secured a PR99 mkII in perfect condition and meticulously captured its sound using dynamic convolution and physical modeling. The results are breathtaking. Of course, you can fine-tune the machine with your choice of material and ribbon speed, as well as adjusting the bias and calibration. Tape Machine 99 is ideal for tracking, mixing, and mastering today's all-digital workflows, giving your music that elusive, polished, analog-like "glue" that pours out of your speakers and makes it sound like a record. finished.

Characteristics

• Meticulous plug-in based on the legendary Revox 99 analog tape machine
• Combines convolution and physical modeling to capture all components of the signal chain
• Impeccable vintage analog sound, down to the smallest details
• Selectable tape stock and speed; adjustable bias and calibration
• True stereo operation to simulate 2-channel analog tape
• Works as AU, VST 2, VST 3 and AAX plugin
• Works within the free T-RackS Shell for independent mastering